Page 67 - 12 The French Reformation

For nearly thirty years Calvin labored at

Geneva, first to establish there a church

adhering to the morality of the Bible, and

then for the advancement of the Reformation

throughout Europe. His course as a public

leader was not faultless, nor were his

doctrines free from error. But he was

instrumental in promulgating truths that

were of special importance in his time, in

maintaining the principles of Protestantism

against the fast-returning tide of popery, and

in promoting in the reformed churches

simplicity and purity of life, in place of the

pride and corruption fostered under the

Romish teaching.

From Geneva, publications and teachers went

out to spread the reformed doctrines. To this

point the persecuted of all lands looked for

instruction, counsel, and encouragement. The